Palace suffer 3-0 defeat at Bromley
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Crystal Palace suffered a 3-0 defeat at League One side Bromley in their second pre-season friendly of the summer.
Manager Pierre Sage named different starting XI's for both halves like he did against Swindon Town, but made six swaps within those teams this time around.
Palace started bright and Rio Cardines, Matheus Franca and Romain Esse were all denied by Bromley goalkeeper Shamal George.
The first-half ended goalless and both teams rotated their squads at the break.
Despite early efforts from Brennan Johnson and Eddie Nketiah, it was Bromley who broke the deadlock.
George's long kick was not dealt with by Mofe Jemide and Victor Adeboyejo was allowed to run in behind and lob the ball over Joe Whitworth for the opener.
The Eagles searched for an equaliser, but were made to pay for their lack of finishing when Cheick Doucoure brought down Ethon Archer in the box and a penalty was given.
Adeboyejo fired home his second of the game, before Nicke Kabamba completed the scoring after being left unmarked in the six-yard area.
Palace host Fulham on Friday, 7 August in their final pre-season friendly.
